FUNGI AFTER WATER DAMAGES

Water damages in houses are becoming more common. Every fifth apartment
and more than every third house are at risk of becoming water damaged
every year.

When water damage occur it is very important to quickly
take care of the damage to limit the spread of damp. The sooner you
take actions, will lower the costs and lower the risk for more damages.

Modern drying methods have made water damages both cheaper and simpler
to treat for both homeowners and landlords.

The indoor climate is crucial for comfort. Damp air can be unhealthy
and therefore you should provide for good ventilation – e.g. valves-
or daily airing ca ten minutes a couple of times a day.

Airing do not necessary increases the heating costs since damp air is
more expensive to warm up than dry air. If a room is aired for a long
time, the heating should be turned off.

The air is supplied with condensate from the individuals, plants, kitchen
and bathrooms. If the humidity is higher on the inside than on the outside
of the house, the damp air will move to the outside, which means lower
humidity in walls and windows.

A high humidity gives good establishing conditions for mould fungus,
resulting in bad smells and in worst case it may cause allergies in
sensitive persons.

Damp is the decisive presumption for growth and Bensaltenside kills
all fungus and spores in 24 hours. They become sterilized and new growth
becomes impossible.